The RQS Blog
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Why Is There Social Stigma Surrounding Medical Cannabis?
Even if people are lucky enough to live in a country where they have access to medicinal cannabis products, they may still face significant social stigma surrounding these treatments. But how did s ...
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What Is TAC (Total Active Cannabinoids) in Cannabis?
Ever wondered why different strains of cannabis have different effects? It's not just the amount of THC inside. All of the active compounds in cannabis come together to produce unique effects based ...
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What Are THC Strips and How Do They Work?
You're used to smoking bongs and munching brownies. But have you ever put THC under your tongue? THC strips offer a less-messy alternative to sublingual oils and extracts, and provide a rapid onset ...
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What Are the Differences Between Being High and Being Drunk?
Us humans love to alter our consciousness, and alcohol and cannabis have helped us achieve this goal over thousands of years. But both have very different effects on the body. Discover the key diff ...
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Should We Grow Genetically Modified Cannabis (GMO)?
These days, humanity has the capabilities to splice any genes into any DNA sequence. And this, of course, is happening to cannabis too. From isolating rare cannabinoids to growing THC-rich bacteria ...
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Arizer Solo II vs Arizer Air II
With a whole world of vapes out there, it can be hard to choose one. And now Arizer has released the Solo 2, making your decision even tougher. Here, we review the device and compare it to the Ariz ...
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Tracking the Unstoppable Growth of the Global Cannabis Industry
It sometimes feels as though the cannabis industry appeared out of nowhere. However, in one form or another, it's been bubbling below the surface for quite some time. As legislation slackens across ...
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Medical Marijuana in the NFL: Research & Benefits to Players
Cannabis activists from all walks of life have long opposed federal cannabis prohibition. Now, big names, including the NFL, are coming into the fold. In a search for safer therapeutics for athlete ...
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RQS Interviews: Martin A Lee on How Cannabis Affects the Brain
Hello! My name is Martin A. Lee. I’m the co-founder and director of Project CBD, a nonprofit site that promotes research into CBD and its medical use. I’m also a prolific writer, and my most recent ...
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The Past, Present, and Future of Hemp Farming
Though it may feel as though the world is just waking up to cannabis, it has actually been a mainstay of human society for thousands of years—and not just for getting high. Hemp is a resilient and ...
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What Is Marinol, and How Does It Differ From Cannabis?
Although cannabis remains illegal in much of the world, pharmaceutical companies can cash in on synthetic cannabinoids. Medications like Marinol are approved to treat certain conditions and help to ...
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How To Calculate THC Dosage With Cannabis Edibles
Taking cannabis edibles can be a shot in the dark; some people feel nothing at all, and others get incredibly high. So how can you know how much THC is actually in your edibles? With some careful c ...
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Who Is Rick Simpson, and What Is RSO Oil?
Rick Simpson oil holds the title of one of the most potent cannabis extracts, and one of the most controversial. Proponents claim it can help to treat conditions that modern medicine often fails to ...
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How Does Cannabis Really Affect the Lungs?
Smoking anything can harm the lungs. But smoking cannabis exposes the lungs to a different set of chemicals than, say, smoking tobacco. Cannabis flowers are loaded with cannabinoids like THC, and t ...
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Is It Safe To Smoke Weed Every Day?
Honest and informed conversation is essential to all good things, especially safe cannabis use. Here, we'll look at the potential consequences of smoking weed every day. Then, we'll explore some wa ...